Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain Offers Desert Wedding Adventure Packages

The Desert Wedding Adventures packages at the newly-opened The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain is offering couples the opportunity to have a personal connection to the place where they pledge their love. Options range from intimate I do’s to grand gatherings in settings that showcase the unique beauty of the Arizona desert:

Native American Nuptials

Commune with nature on a hike to Lower Javalina and Wild Burro trails on the way to a ceremony which celebrates the spirit of the southwest.

A Native American flutist plays a wedding song during a ceremony which ends with a sage blessing.

A romantic repast awaits newlyweds upon their return to the Honeymoon Casita.

Mountain Bike Vows

The happy couple and guests cycle to the ceremony at Tortolita Reserve on bikes provided by the resort.

The bride and groom can see their future on the horizon during a ceremony held on a high Sonoran location.

Guests can enjoy cheese and wine before returning to the Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain for dinner at the Core Kitchen and Bar.

The day after their I do’s, newlyweds can indulge in an outdoor couple’s massage and romantic breakfast.

Western Horseback Ceremony

Heading out before sunset, the happy couple are wed by an officiant on horseback at Wild Burro Trail.

The strumming of an acoustic guitar serenades the newlyweds after the ceremony.

The couple’s shadows stretch across the desert floor as they ride off into the sunset toward the resort for a western reception or a casita dinner for two.

Wedding Rodeo

Couples can enjoy a wedding with western flare at the White Stallion Ranch.

A scenic trail ride among desert flora and fauna leads family and friends to a ceremony conducted by a cowboy minister.

Back at the White Stallion Ranch, guests gather to watch cowboys and cowgirls rope and ride in a Wedding Rodeo.

The bride and groom can savor a post- “I do” barbecue, customized for their wedding.

Guests return to the Honeymoon Casita, where the newlyweds can drink a champagne toast.

Four-Wheel Wedding Adventure

Start off together down the road of life with your guests in a Jeep tour into the Saguaro National Park.

For a wedding with wester flare, pledge your love at “the corral,” which features a view of the Sonoran desert sky and thousands of sagaro cacti.

Mariachi music provides a romantic soundtrack to the couple’s special day.

Sample strawberries and champagne at sunset, following the ceremony.

Newlyweds, along with family and friends, return to the resort to enjoy a customized tasting menu with paired wines.